Peter Wilcock Backs Community Pubs, Local Brewers and Consumer Rights (Saffron Walden Constituency Liberal Democrats)

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Peter Wilcock Backs Community Pubs, Local Brewers and Consumer Rights

March 24, 2010 8:14 PM

Peter Wilcock enjoying a pint at The Cock in Henham Peter Wilcock, the Liberal Democrat Parliamentary Candidate for Saffron Walden constituency, has promised to champion well-run community pubs and press for reform of the beer tie to deliver a fair deal for consumers. Peter made these commitments in response to a campaign being run by CAMRA, The Campaign for Real Ale. CAMRA's new Beer Drinkers and Pub Goers Charter sets out a series of options for supporting well-run community pubs, local brewers and consumer rights.

Mike Benner, CAMRA's Chief Executive welcomed Peter Wilcock's support for the Charter, saying "We are delighted that Peter Wilcock has promised to work to promote the interests of beer drinkers and pub goers. Well-run pubs make a huge contribution to community life, each of which injects £80,000 into their local economy every year. Amid growing concern over the loss of more than 5 pubs a day, it is now more important than ever to support well-run community pubs, to promote local brewers and to protect the interests of consumers."

Peter Wilcock said "I am proud to be speaking up for community pubs, local brewers and consumers. Well-run pubs are the bedrock of community life - they are part of the solution to the problem of alcohol misuse and not part of the problem. They deserve our support. I support my local pub in Henham and drink locally-produced real ale."